Martinique

Martinique, the island of flowers, charms visitors with its beaches, the bay of Fort-de-France and the Trois-Îlets peninsula. Our apartments and villas with sea views and pools are perfect for a seaside stay.

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At a glance

Area: 1,128 km²
Capital: Fort-de-France
Population: ~360,000 inhabitants
Status: French overseas department and region (DROM)
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French + Martinican Creole
Time difference: -5 h in winter / -6 h in summer vs Paris
Dialing code: +596

Practical info

Formalities

A French ID card is enough (French territory). No passport or visa for EU nationals.

Health

No mandatory vaccine. Dengue and chikungunya are present: mosquito repellent recommended. Tap water is drinkable across most of the island.

Money & electricity

Euro, bank cards accepted everywhere. Plugs 230 V type E, no adapter.

Connection

Very good mobile and fiber coverage across the whole island.

When to go?

Martinique follows the rhythm of two seasons:

Carême (December to April) — the dry season, the best period: sunshine, calm sea, carnival atmosphere in February-March. It is the high season, book early.
Hivernage (June to November) — hotter and more humid, short tropical showers, and the hurricane season (peak in August-September). The upside: low rates and lush nature.

Temperature between 24 and 31 °C all year round. The sea never drops below 26 °C.

Getting there & around

Getting there

Aimé Césaire airport (Le Lamentin), direct flights from Paris (≈ 8 h 30) with Air France, Air Caraïbes, French Bee and Corsair, plus inter-island connections to Guadeloupe and Saint Lucia. Expect 400 to 800 € for a round trip depending on the season.

Getting around

Rent a car: the island is 80 km from north to south, but the winding roads of the North double travel times. A ferry links Fort-de-France to Les Trois-Îlets (the most pleasant way to cross the bay).

💡 Hostel Toucan's tip : Combine accommodation + car from 35 €/day with airport pickup — essential to explore the wild North.

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Top things to do

The beaches of the South

Les Salines in Sainte-Anne (the postcard), Anse Dufour and Anse Noire (white sand and black sand side by side, snorkeling with the turtles), Grande Anse des Salines for the sunset.

Montagne Pelée & Saint-Pierre

The volcano that destroyed Saint-Pierre in 1902, a UNESCO site. A hike to the summit (1,397 m) in clear weather, then a visit to the ruins of the former "little Paris of the West Indies".

The Rum Route

The Martinican signature: Clément, Depaz, Saint-James, La Mauny, Trois-Rivières distilleries. A tasting of the only rum in the world with a protected designation of origin (AOC).

The Balata Garden

A tropical botanical garden on the heights, suspended bridges in the canopy, a view over the pitons.

The Caravelle peninsula

Nature reserve, coastal trails, ruins of the Château Dubuc and surf spots at Tartane.

Les Trois-Îlets & the Fort-de-France market

The birthplace of Empress Joséphine, and the capital's large covered market for spices, rhum arrangé and crafts.

Where to stay: towns to know

Town	For whom?	Vibe
Les Trois-Îlets	First time, families	Beaches, marina, activity, view over the bay
Sainte-Anne	Dream beaches	Les Salines, seaside village in the south
Le Diamant	Couples, quiet	Diamond Rock, long wild beach
Fort-de-France	Culture & city life	Capital, market, museums
Tartane / La Trinité	Surf & nature	Caravelle peninsula, wild coast